New York City Mayor Eric Adams arrived to Santo Domingo on Sunday, 13 April for a two-day visit to stand in solidarity with the Dominican community. New York City is regarded as the second largest city in number of Dominicans, with around 700,000 residents, or 8% of the population.
“As the mayor of the city with the largest Dominican population outside of the Dominican Republic, Mayor Adams is making the trip to express heartfelt condolences and support to the families who are grieving, including many New Yorkers and their loved ones who have been directly affected by this tragedy,” the mayor’s office’s advisory announcing the trip read.
Adams is joined in the visit to pay respect to the victims of the deadly roof collapse by NYC Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, who was born and raised in the Dominican Republic before emigrating to the United States. He is also traveling with a group of elected city leaders.
Among the New York past or present residents of the victims are Manuel Diaz, a 31-year old father from the Bronx, retired NYPD Det. Emmanuel Gomez, and former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco.
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14 April 2025